eating disorders

Explains the nature, causes, and effects of common eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Contains over four hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the causes, nature, symptoms, treatments, and impact of eating disorders and obesity; and includes a chronology of key events, fact tables and statistics, a directory of resources and websites, and a glossary of fat replacers.

A collection of stories about the complicated and powerful ties between mothers and daughters includes such tales as a mother and child who turn cooking ingredients into symbolic weapons and a woman who questions her place in the face of teen antics.

"Nat, Lisa, and Sofia are best friends facing their final year of high school. When they make a joint New Year's resolution to become vegetarians for the upcoming year, none of them foresees the changes that will occur in their lives."--back cover.

Discusses the warning signs, causes, and treatments of anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. Examines how real people, with emphasis on young adults 13 to 25, deal with eating disorders.

Rita Murray, overweight, undisciplined, and fearful, accidentally creates an alternative self in a virtual reality game who slowly becomes real and tries to take over Rita's life.

Provides important facts about the causes and treatment of eating disorders and discusses attitudes about food and dietig in general.